Biology Level 3 - Animal Behaviour
Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Moorby.
Investigate the dynamics of how animals and plants respond to various stimuli in the environment – development of orientation abilities, rhythms, growth responses, etc. This includes an investigation into the behavioural patterns of an invertebrate animal. In addition, we will study aspects of human homeostasis and investigate what happens when things go wrong.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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NZQA Info
Biology 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance
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Biology 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the responses of plants and animals to their external environment
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Biology 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment